Sam – Shakespeare in Love

Hunter is excited to join Kentucky Shakespeare for their main stage season. He was previously seen in the Globe Players productions the past two seasons as Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Twelfth Night) and Paris (Romeo and Juliet) and will be in this year’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is a recent graduate of YPAS as a theatre major. He has performed with Actors Theatre, StageOne, Derby Dinner Playhouse, CenterStage, and Acting Against Cancer. He attended Governor’s School for the Arts for Musical Theatre last summer. In the fall, he will attend Northern Kentucky University to pursue his BFA in Musical Theatre with minors in dance and psychological science. He couldn’t think of a better way to spend his last summer before college. For Barb.

Lord Wessex/Frees – Shakespeare in Love

Henry V – Henry V

Zachary has previously appeared on the Kentucky Shakespeare stage as Prince Hal in Henry IV Parts I & II, as well as Valentine in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Laertes in Hamlet, and the Clown in The Winter’s Tale, among many others. He has also performed with StageOne Family Theatre, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Theatre [502], and Pandora Productions. He attended Adams State University in Colorado.

Mistress Quickly – Shakespeare in Love

Ashley is ecstatic to join Kentucky Shakespeare for her first summer season! She recently graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where she received her B.A. in Theatre, concentrating in performance. During her time at JMU, she starred in The Moors (Moorhen) and Scab (Angel/Grad Student). Ashley moved to Louisville in 2020 to work as an Artist Educator with Kentucky Shakespeare, and is excited to return to next year as an Artist Educator as well.

Edmund Tilney/Sir Robert De Lesseps – Shakespeare in Love

Falstaff/Williams/Duke of Burgundy – Henry V

Fight Captain

Barrett returns for his fourth season as an actor with KSF. For KSF: As You Like it, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, Richard II, Comedy of Errors, Julius Caesar, Othello, King Lear, Much Ado. Regional Acting: Pioneer Playhouse (Salt Lake City), Wayside Theatre, Arkansas Rep, Alabama Shakespeare, Bunbury, Savage Rose, CenterStage and StageOne Family Theatre. As Fight Director: KSF, Kentucky Opera, University of Louisville, University of Evansville, Savage Rose, Walden Theatre, and Actors Theatre’s Professional Training Company. In the past year: Lilas Pastia & Fight Director in Carmen (Kentucky Opera), White in The Sunset Limited (Bunbury), Fight Director for The Three Musketeers (University of Evansville), director of The Laramie Project (Indiana University Southeast), various local & regional commercials and short film projects. He teaches with Actors Center for Training.

Dauphin – Henry V

Will is deeply grateful to return to Kentucky Shakespeare, where he previously appeared in King Lear, As You Like It, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, and Macbeth. Regional theatre: A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol (Actors Theatre), The Fan, and The Tingler (Cherry Artspace). Educational theatre: The Trojan Women, Medea, Gather Ye Children, Marie Antoinette, Everybody, Strange Snow, The Medium, Twelfth Night (Ithaca College Theatre Arts), and Richard III (Commonwealth Theatre Center). Film/Television/Other Media: Men Go to Battle, 9:45PM, and Big Egg. Will is currently pursuing his B.F.A. in Acting at Ithaca College. For Barb, Charlie, and Debbie- “But if the while I think on thee, dear friends, All losses are restored and sorrows end.”

Queen Isabel/Chorus – Henry V

Hallie is delighted to return to the Kentucky Shakespeare stage after such an unexpected pause. In previous seasons, you may have seen her as Rosalind in As You Like It, Regan in King Lear, Doll Tearsheet in Henry IV Parts I & II, or Desdemona in Othello. Hallie is Director of Creative Engagement at Commonwealth Theatre Center where she is currently heading up a three year project funded by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and the NEA that is intended to increase tolerance and understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim members of the Louisville community, and which will culminate in an original audio immersive drama for children. Favorite credits with the CTC Professional Company in Residence: A Streetcar Named Desire (Director), Ludwig in Cabaret, Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Daisy in Rhinoceros, and Yelena in Uncle Vanya.

Adam – Shakespeare in Love

Duke of Gloucester/Cambridge – Henry V

Alex joins Kentucky Shakespeare for the first time. He has recently graduate with an acting M.F.A. at the University of Louisville, where he played Karl Lindner in A Raisin in the Sun and others. He recently performed the one-man show …psychobabblish… in conjunction with NAMI Louisville in support of the Mental Health community. He is originally from West Virginia.

Richard Burbage/Boatman – Shakespeare in Love

Brian is a theater faculty member at the Youth Performing Arts School, where he has directed productions of Our Town, The Crucible, Hamlet, and (Anon)ymous. Originally from Maine, Brian spent ten years with The Children’s Theatre of Maine, where he served as an actor, instructor, and director. Since moving to Louisville in 2008, Brian has acted with Kentucky Shakespeare (Twelfth Night, Richard III, Julius Caesar, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Macbeth), StageOne Family Theatre (The Odyssey, Tuck Everlasting), Savage Rose Classical Theatre (The Tempest, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Liminal Playhouse (The Fastest Clock in the Universe) and Bunbury Theatre (Visiting Edna). Brian is a member of Louisville Improvisors.

Constable of France – Henry V

Tom has been involved in the Louisville theatre scene as an actor, director and designer for the past 29 years.  His Kentucky Shakespeare credits include King Henry IV in Richard II and Henry IV Parts I&II, Julius Caesar (Caesar), Titus Andronicus (Marcus Andronicus), Macbeth (Duncan), and The Taming of the Shrew (Vincentio).  He has worked locally with Actors Theatre, The Necessary Theatre, Theatre [502], and Savage Rose Classical Theater Company. Tom has appeared in dozens of commercials, the network television shows Nashville and Chicago Fire, and several films with local producers Kelly’s Filmworks and City on a Hill. Recently: My Friend Dahmer (Vice President Walter Mondale), and the Hallmark feature An Uncommon Grace.

Phillip Henslowe – Shakespeare in Love

Archbishop of Canterbury/Fluellen – Henry V

Gregory is thrilled for his umpteenth time on stage and his sixth season as text coach/dramaturg with Kentucky Shakespeare. He and his wife Abigail are ukulele duo Rannygazoo, co-wrote The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood, and in 2004 co-founded Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble. He is a charter member of Brooklyn’s Under the Table Ensemble. Kentucky Shakespeare appearances include: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Guildenstern), Much Ado (Benedick), , As You Like It (Touchstone), Taming of the Shrew (Petruchio), Midsummer (Bottom), Macbeth (Porter). With Actors Theatre: Luna Gale (Cliff), At the Vanishing Point (Martin), Our Town (Simon Stimson),  Midsummer (Flute), Macbeth, 43 Plays for 43 Presidents. With the Dell’Arte Company: Vaudeville (co-creator). Gregory graduated from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre.

Nurse – Shakespeare in Love

Alice/Duke of Bourbon – Henry V

Abigail is delighted to return to Kentucky Shakespeare, where her credits include: King Lear (Goneril), As You Like It (Jaques), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Taming of the Shrew (Kate), Macbeth (Lady Macbeth), and most recently Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. She and her husband Greg co-founded Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble, and they also perform as the Prohibition-era musical duo Rannygazoo. Abigail has appeared locally with Actors Theatre, Theatre [502], Derby Dinner Playhouse, StageOne Family Theater, Music Theatre Louisville, and Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company. Regional: Sweeney Todd (Goodspeed Opera House), Babes & Dudes, Die Like a Lady (NY International Fringe Festival), Iolanthe (Village Light Opera Group, NYC), Gift of the Magi (Vermont Stage Company) and Hansel and Gretel (Theatreworks/USA). For my Amy.

Kit Marlowe – Shakespeare in Love

Ely/Scroope/French soldier – Henry V

Braden spent two years as an artist educator with Kentucky Shakespeare. He has appeared onstage with the company in King Lear, Henry IV Part II, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Macbeth,  The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. He regularly performs with the Va Va Vixens.

Molly – Shakespeare in Love

Princess Katherine/Nym – Henry V

Mollie is thrilled to be making her summer season debut at Kentucky Shakespeare! In addition to teaching for KSF as an Artist Educator and Camp Instructor, she performed in Titus Andronicus (Lavinia), as well as several KSF touring productions, most recently as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. At Actors Theatre of Louisville, she acted in The Wolves (#8), Dracula (Mina, u/s Lucy), Dracula: The Radio Play (Mina Harker), and Are You There? in the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays. She also has acted at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, and Suspend Aerial Arts. She is an alum of Hope College, and Shakespeare & Company’s Center for Actor Training. Mollie is a proud member of the Ring of Keys Network: www.RingofKeys.org/keys/Mollie-Murk.

Will Shakespeare – Shakespeare in Love

Duke of Orleans/Governor of Harfleur – Henry V

Jon is happy to be back for his 8th season with Kentucky Shakespeare! You may recognize him from previous seasons as Hotspur in Henry IV, Part 1, Mark Antony in Julius Caesar, Macbeth in Macbeth, and Hamlet in Hamlet—or perhaps you’ve seen him in other local shows— recently Cliff in Cabaret and John Proctor in The Crucible at Commonwealth Theatre Center. You can also find him in his recurring role of Motlow on AMC’s Turn: Washington’s Spies, as Baron Drew on Chicago PD, and as Hunter on The Good Wife. Please feel free to follow him offstage through his woodworking journey on instagram @bearbranchhandcrafted for more fun!

Viola De Lesseps — Shakespeare in Love

Montjoy – Henry V

BeeBee is a Louisville native, graduate of the University of Louisville, and was a 2020-2021 acting apprentice at Actors Theatre of Louisville. With Kentucky Shakespeare: spring tours of Romeo and Juliet (Lady Capulet/Tybalt/Peter/Friar John), Hamlet (Horatio/Rosencrantz/Player Queen). Other credits include: The Green Book (Neena) and When Fishies Rain Down From the Sky (Maya) at Bunbury Theatre; Baltimore (Alyssa) and Eurydice (Loud Stone) at the University of Louisville, The Reviews (Imani) with Ain’t I a Woman Playfest and Baltimore (Alyssa) with the National Black Theatre Festival. She is an active volunteer in her community and was the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen.

Queen Elizabeth – Shakespeare in Love

Mistress Quickly/Gower – Henry V

Jennifer’s past KY Shakespeare roles include: Tamora in Titus Andronicus, Mistress Quickly in Henry IV Parts I & II, Emilia in Othello, Duchess of York in Richard II, and Portia in Julius Caesar. Other local credits include: understudy for Van Helsing in Dracula (Actors Theatre of Louisville); A Streetcar Named Desire, Cabaret and The Trojan Women (Commonwealth Theatre Center); Qualities of Starlight and Rich Girl (Theatre [502]); King Lear and Twelfth Night (Savage Rose Classical Theatre) and 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Pandora Productions). Regional credits include: The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (SouthCoast Repertory Theatre, CA); Medea (Boston Court Theatre, CA); The Hostage (Theatre Banshee, CA); and Much Ado About Nothing (Arizona Classical Theatre). She is currently Manager of Student and Alumni Engagement at Commonwealth Theatre Center.

John Webster – Shakespeare in Love

Austin is thrilled to make his Kentucky Shakespeare debut. He has performed with Actors Theatre: Dracula, Little Bunny Foo Foo, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol. Derby Dinner Playhouse: Curious George. Austin enjoyed meeting and performing Shakespeare for Jennifer Lawrence in 2017. In his spare time he enjoys writing short stories, doing stand-up comedy, and playing the saxophone, recorder and piano.  He is a 4^th grader and Cub Scout at St. Patrick’s, and plays club soccer.

Nol – Shakespeare in Love

Gray/York/Bishop of Ely – Henry V

Tony is so excited for his first summer season with Kentucky Shakespeare! He serves as an Artist Educator during the school year. You might have seen Tony as Romeo in KSF’s Parks Tour of Romeo and Juliet. Tony has also performed in Berkshire Theatre Group’s productions of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as Schroeder and the ensemble of The Skin of Our Teeth. Tony graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre with an emphasis in performance.

Falstaff’s Page – Henry V

Gregory is excited to return to Kentucky Shakespeare, having played Falstaff’s Page last year in Henry IV, Part II. Greg attends Martha Lane Collins High School in Shelby County. He has completed two summers with Camp Shakespeare, and is very proud of having been declared the King of Insults of Revelers 1 in 2018. He is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player and likes hanging out with his brothers, cousins, and dogs.

Robin – Shakespeare in Love

Earl of Westmoreland – Henry V

Shaquille is excited to join the summer company of Kentucky Shakespeare, having recently complete the spring tour of Romeo and Juliet (Benvolio, Paris, Watch). Shaq is a local actor and a graduate from the American Music and Dramatic Academy in New York where he studied musical theater. Some of his credits and favorite rolls include Asagai (A Raisin in The Sun), Seaweed (Hairspray), Dauntless (Once Upon a Mattress), Prince Philippe (Snow White and the Prince) C.C. White (Dreamgirls) and Pharus Young (Choir Boy).

Ralph – Shakespeare in Love

Pistol – Henry V

Kyle is an actor, educator, artist, and writer, and serves as the Director of Education at Kentucky Shakespeare. Acting credits with the company include: Macbeth, Hamlet, The Winter’s Tale, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Titus Andronicus, Henry IV Parts 1 & II, and Much Ado About Nothing. Kyle has directed the Globe Players’ productions of Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, and The Comedy of Errors. He is Co-Artistic Director of Think Tank Theatre, a collaborative theatre ensemble, and was a Producing Founding Artistic Director of Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble, which concluded its 10-year run in Central Park as a Community Partner in the 2014 summer season. Kyle is a graduate of the University of Louisville, holding degrees in art, theatre and English.

Spot – Shakespeare in Love

Barkley is the sweetest & cutest boy, with perfect velvety triangle ears and stinky sugar foots. Barkley is a 4 and a half year old Chug mix who graduated from the Kentucky Humane Society’s Manners for Life Program in 2019. His dream roles include Toto (Wizard of Oz) and Pepe (Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill). Barkley loves cuddling, snacking, napping, sunbathing, looking at his Maw, Shakespeare in the Park, gelato, and collecting garbage. He lives in South Louisville with his life partner, Radar Ellis, and their family.